The gaming PC that I bought for R10,000 a year ago now costs R25,000
Memory and SSD prices have surged in 2026 due to the components becoming harder to source for general consumers.
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Memory and SSD prices have surged in 2026 due to the components becoming harder to source for general consumers.
Despite surging memory prices, South Africans can still build a fairly capable gaming PC for around R15,000 in June 2026.
RAM and SSD prices are surging as manufacturers prioritise stock for large-scale, AI data centre clients.